Question

when a sodium compound X which is also used in soda fire extinguisher is heated gives a sodium compound Y along with water and carbon dioxide . Y ON crystallization forms compounds Z. identify X Y and Z​


Q.4

Answer 1

X- NaHCO3(sodium hydrogen carbonate)

Y- sodium salt of acid

NaHCO3+H(acid) ----> CO2+H20+sodium salt of acid.

Z-Na2CO3.10H20(sodium carbonate Decahydrate or washing soda)